5+ hour, 23+ min ago  (495+ words) I'm growing spiritually, and now in my 81st year, I've become more understanding of myself and am really enjoying the journey of spirituality. I'm also in AA, and I share my so-called system of growth with others, and I'm having a…...

3+ day, 13+ hour ago  (360+ words) Over the past decade, the once-proud and elegant Dowling College campus in Oakdale has had its share of trials and tribulations, including trespassers and vandals after the institution closed in 2016. Even its brief use as a Suffolk County Police Department…...

1+ week, 6+ hour ago  (513+ words) Mid-June is bringing a week full of festivals, live music, Pride celebrations, community gatherings, and outdoor fun. Whether you're spending the weekend by the bay, exploring local art and vendors, or dancing along to live performances, there's no shortage of…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (428+ words) William Floyd Lives Again at Fire Island Lighthouse on June 20 fireislandnews. com William Floyd Lives Again at Fire Island Lighthouse on June 20 As the nation approaches America's 250th anniversary, the Fire Island Lighthouse Preservation Society invites visitors to explore the stories…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (361+ words) Think you know baseball? Sure, you're familiar with how the game is played today, with its pitch clock, 400-foot home runs, and the designated hitter'but what about its roots? Now, fans of America's pastime can see how the game was…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (541+ words) A Bright Season Ahead in Ocean Bay Park fireislandnews. com A Bright Season Ahead in Ocean Bay Park While Memorial Day weekend weather was less than ideal, the rain did little to dampen the vibrant spirit of the Ocean Bay…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (422+ words) There may have been more seashells than sunbathers on the beach on Memorial Day weekend, but rainy weather did little to stop the Davis Park community from having a good time. We had a lot to celebrate, and many braved…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (275+ words) Have you ever looked out over the Robert Moses Bridge and wondered what lies below the surface of our waterways? Well, researchers at Stony Brook University in the Frisk-Shipley Laboratory can tell you using something called "acoustic telemetry." The researchers…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (134+ words) Let your little ones burn off their energy while you soak up the sun at exciting summer camp programs! From lifeguard training to arts and crafts, outdoor games, and swims in the bay, there's something for every child's interest. All…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (300+ words) June is Pride Month, and we celebrate it here with reverence. Its roots lie in safe havens such as Fire Island, Provincetown, San Francisco and New York City. Now, villages and hamlets across Long Island, including Babylon, Sayville, and Patchogue,…...